Veeramachaneni Madhusudhana Rao (14 June 1923 – 11 January 2012) was an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter, known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He is popularly known as 'Victory' Madhusudhana Rao.[2][3] He directed nearly 70 films, including musical hits such as Annapurna (1960), Aradhana (1962), Aathma Balam (1964), Zamindar (1965), Antastulu (1965), Aatmiyulu (1969), and Krishnaveni (1974). He also produced Swati Kiranam (1992). Six of his films received the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film, and in 1965, he was awarded the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for Antastulu.[4] He was honoured with the prestigious Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for lifetime contributions to Telugu cinema by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in 1997.[5]
V. Madhusudhana Rao | |
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| వీరమాచనేని మధుసూదనరావు | |
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| Born | Veeramachaneni Madhusudhana Rao 14 June 1923 |
| Died | 11 January 2012 (aged 88) Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Film director and script writer |
| Spouse | Veeramachaneni Sarojini[1] |
Filmography
editDirector
edit- Telugu
- Sati Tulasi (1959)
- Annapurna (1960)
- Taxi Ramudu (1961)
- Padandi Munduku (1962)
- Rakta Sambandham (1962)
- Appagintalu (1962)
- Aradhana (1962)
- Lakshadhikari (1963)
- Aathma Balam (1964)
- Gudi Gantalu (1964)
- Zamindar (1965)
- Antastulu (1965)
- Veerabhimanyu (1965)
- Aastiparulu (1966)
- Dr. Anand (1966)
- Manchi Kutumbam (1968)
- Lakshmi Nivasam (1968)
- Adrushtavanthulu (1969)
- Aatmiyulu (1969)
- Manushulu Marali (1969)
- Pavitra Bandham (1971)
- Amaayakuraalu (1971)
- Kalyana Mandapam (1971)
- Praja Nayakudu (1972)
- Manchi Rojulu Vachchaayi (1972)
- Kanna Koduku (1973)
- Bhakta Tukaram (1973)
- Manchivadu (1973)
- Krishnaveni (1974)
- Premalu Pellillu (1974)
- Chakravakam (1974)
- Jebu Donga (1975)
- Poruginti Pulla Koora (1976)
- Iddaroo Iddare (1976)
- Chakradhari (1977)
- Raja Ramesh (1977)
- Judge Gaari Kodalu (1977)
- Ee Taram Manishi (1977)
- Edureeta (1977)
- Vichitra Jeevitham (1978)
- Angadi Bomma (1978)
- Mallepoovu (1978)
- Joodagaadu (1979)
- Sivamettina Satyam (1979)
- Andaman Ammayi (1979)
- Bebbuli (1980)
- Chandipriya (1980)
- Superman (1980)
- Moogaku Maatoste (1980)
- Samsaram Santanam (1981)
- Jeevitha Ratham (1981)
- Puli Bidda (1981)
- Jagamondi (1981)
- Bangaru Kanuka (1982)
- Kasi Yatra (1983)
- Kanchana Ganga (1984)
- Vikram (1986)
- Samrat (1987)
- Prana Snehithulu (1988)
- Aatma Katha (1988)
- Simha Swapnam (1989)
- Pape Maa Pranam (1989)
- Krishna Gari Abbayi (1989)
- Kannada
- Sneha Sedu (1978)
- Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu (1980)
- Hindi
- Devi (1970)
- Samaj Ko Badal Dalo (1970)
- Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (1970)
- Lav Kush (1997)
Assistant director
edit- Thodi Kodallu (1957)
Awards
edit- Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for Lifetime Achievement - 1997
- Gudi Gantalu (1964)
- Antastulu (1965)
- Aastiparulu (1966)
- Aatmiyulu (1969)
- Praja Nayakudu (1972)
- Kanchana Ganga (1984)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Narasimham, M L (25 January 2019). "Chinnari Paapalu (1968)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 March 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
- ^ "Victory Madhusudhana Rao passes away". 123telugu.com. 12 January 2012. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ "Veteran film director passes away". News18. 12 January 2012. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
- ^ "13th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)